I was trawling through my makeup recently cos I just fancied a change but can’t quite afford to treat myself to anything new (it's my nephews birthday this month and I like to spoil him!) and I came across sooo many products that I really regret buyingWouldn’t it be great if you could just return all the beauty stuff you’ve ever bought and hated for a full refund? I’d be loaded! Well until I spent all the pennies on more products – half of which I’d probably end up wanting to return. Hmmm I think I see a pattern there :)
Boi-ing concealer by Benefit – Possibly the worst concealer I’ve ever used. Horrible texture and none of the shades seem to be skin coloured. Didn’t do a good job of concealing anything either! It leaves little dry caked sections where it’s been applied and I found it to be an all round big fat disappointment
Bobbi Browns Skin Foundation SPF 15 – This was my introduction to Bobbi Brown products and I was very unimpressed. It’s more like a tinted moisturiser, doesn’t give great coverage, doesn’t last long and costs 3 times as much as other (better) foundations!
Cliniques dramatically different moisturizing lotion – Personally I didn’t see any difference between this and dozens of other moisturisers! It’s not the worst product ever but I reckon it’s just ok
Soap & Glorys spray-on body moisturising mist – Now I adore the Soap & Glory range so had pretty high expectations of this and it just didn’t deliver. Claims to leave skin softer, smoother and more supple and it didn’t. Personally I just felt greasy. Though on the plus side it smells scrummy!
Too Faced Shadow Insurance – This is something I absolutely adore and have used for a very long time but I’ve included it because I don’t get the new fascination with primers. I think they’re dead handy if you’re gonna be wearing your makeup for hours and hours but for every day wear I think it’s just another step in the makeup routine that isn’t really necessary
17 comments:
thanks for sharing, it's great to see that kind of post :)
when i look around blogger, people always say great stuff about different kinds of products but i rarely see people explaining why they regret to have bought some stuff.
i should do that too once !!!
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That is so true about the benefit concealer... It just cakes on! Even with a tin layer it looks bad, and through out the day it becomes sooo oily :s
I love 3 of them products! Too aced shadow insurance, benefit boi-ing and clinique moisturiser. But what suits one person won't suit another :-))
Great post!
I am particularly surprised about your opinion about Too Faced Shadow Insurance since most people seem to rave about it! It is good to read second thoughts.
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I love the scent of Girligo but it isn't moisturizing.
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Hi, nice blog! Thanks for subscribing to mine :) I know exactly what you mean about always buying products and then not really liking them I do it all the time unfortunately....mostly with foundations, I still haven't found a must have one!
Not sure what skin type you are but instead of the dramatically different moisturising lotion you could try the gel.
Z x
I guess it's definitely true that there are some love or hate products out there! Though I'm really pleased to see that I'm not the only one to dislike these classics :)
I agree with you about the Clinique moisturiser. I've tried worse, but I've had loads better moisturisers, at a fraction of the cost. I do disagree with primer though. Since I bought my first primer, it's totally been a revelation. I have quite oily lids, so makeup slides off after about an hour. Now it doesn't! xx
I don't like Clinique dramatically different moisturiser. It has never suited my skin. I don't particularly rate their 3 step system generally, though I know it is a really big seller.
MB x
Oh funny, I agree on: Clinique dramatically different moisturiser.. There was nothing different nor dramatic about this, apart from maybe the price! Rubbish!
The S&G body spray- just bad!
Bobbi Brown foundation - not very good at all compared to others cheaper or same price range..
I like Boiing though, doesn't cake on mé..
Wow, who knew so many people would agree about the Clinique moisturiser? I get the feeling some people are totally swept away by the hype and then just assume that what they're using is great cos they havent tried enough different brands! :)
Good post! :) I had the Clinique gel (not the lotion one) and it was ok, but nothing great! My Avene moisturizers are better! :)
As for eyeshadow primers, I CAN'T even put mascara on without them! My eyelids are very oily and quite hooded, so if I don't use any primer my eye makeup is all melted after 2 hours and my mascara smudges and smears all over the place after 4-5 hours, even though I always use waterproof ones! So, eyeshadow primers are essential for me! :)
Hi Stavroula!
Ooooh, havent tried the Avene moisturisers yet but have heard good reports! My skin is a bit of a nightmare at the min so I'd be nervous about trying something new :)
That must drive you mad! I think primers are brill if I know I'm gonna be wearing my makeup for ages but I don't fancy having the wear one every day!
Oh I love Avene! :) My skin is having issues as well, but Avene moisturizers don't irritate it at all! :) You have to try their Thermal Water at least, it's so multi-purpose and so soothing! :)
Thank God I found out about eyeshadow primers a few years ago!! :D
i totally agree about boi-ing! i reviewed the concealaholic palette which contains boi-ing last week and i mentioned how i feel that boi-ing, among some of the others in the palette, are not too great. i really could have bought equivalent concealers from the drugstore - if not better ones!
I always have to wear primer on my lids, otherwise my shadows fade and crease. I've also started wearing primer on my face and have noticed my foundation lasts a bit longer.
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